RBGKEW1448 - Art Installers & Transportation Framework
Estimated value
£1.9m
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
18 Jun 2025
Description
The purpose of this procurement exercise is to develop a Framework Agreement of between 1 and 3 approved Art installation and Transportation companies (Suppliers) to work with RBG Kew. We expect the suppliers to provide installation and transportation services for artworks at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst. These could include a suspended centrepiece artwork within the Temperate House as part of our Annual Autumn Festival and support with Temporary exhibitions in the Shirley Sherwood Gallery situated at Kew Gardens. Depending on each programme, the Brief may be for any or all of the following deliverables: •Art Transportation •Fabrication of framework and or hanging systems for art installations •Art installation The Suppliers will be able to use subcontractors to deliver some elements of the work, but the expectation is that the Supplier will have the facilities and team to deliver at least 50% of the programme deliverables themselves. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Richmond:-Construction-work-for-art-and-cultural-buildings./JSMB8PGN9N To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/JSMB8PGN9N
Scope
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-054f52
- Total value
- £1,920,000 excluding VAT£2,304,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 29 Sept 2025 to 29 Sept 2027Possible extension to 30 Sept 2029
1 extension option of up to 2 years
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 4521230060000000
- Contract locations
- London, United KingdomSouth East England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport & Shipping Capabilities | — | quality | 15.00% |
| In house fabrication facilities and expertise | — | quality | 15.00% |
| Art installation & deinstallation expertise | — | quality | 40.00% |
| Method Statement & Risk Assessment | — | quality | 15.00% |
| Sustainability | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Table of rates | — | price | 5.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Terms & Conditions - included in the ITT (Part 3) Insurance requirements - £5M Employers Liability, £10M Public Liability, £2M Professional Indemnity
Health & Safety - compliance with RBG Kew's contractors code of practice Essential Previous Experience - •Working in outdoor environments •Working in listed buildings •Working in heritage environments or locations which are archaeologically sensitive and ecologically protected •Working at height in a complex location with restricted access
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 08 Jul 2025, 10:59 pm
- Submission deadline
- 15 Jul 2025, 11:00 am
- Submission address
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Richmond:-Construction-work-for-art-and-cultural-buildings./JSMB8PGN9N ↗
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Open procedure